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monkey
Definition:
(nou) any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians) (nou) one who is playfully mischievous
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmʌŋki
Examples:
The typical animal model for vaccine research is the monkey, often the macaque.
The monkey is the symbol of cleverness.
The rabbit and the monkey laughed.
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Common mistakes of monkey pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners mispronounce "monkey" as /ˈmʌŋki/ instead of the correct /ˈmɒŋki/ in UK English. Tip: Pay attention to the short "o" sound in "monkey" to distinguish it from "munk."
- Stress placement error: Some people place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "mon-KEY" (/mɒnˈki/) instead of the correct "MON-key" (/ˈmɒŋki/). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Missing "ng" sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "monkey" as "monkee" (/ˈmɒnki/), omitting the "ng" sound. Tip: Make sure to pronounce "ng" as a single sound, like in "sing," to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "k": Some learners mistakenly pronounce "monkey" with an exaggerated "k" sound, leading to "monkee" (/ˈmɑːnki/). Tip: Keep the "k" soft and natural to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the final "y": A frequent error is pronouncing the final "y" as a long vowel, resulting in "monkey" sounding like "monkay" (/ˈmɒnkeɪ/). Tip: The "y" should sound like a short "ee," as in "see," to be accurate.